APHC010373052026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI WRIT APPEAL NO: 884 of 2026 Bench Sr.No:-8 [3584] Yendoti Pedda Malyadri and Others ...Appellant(s) Vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Others ...Respondent(s) ********** Advocate for Appellant: Mr. N. Rupeswar Reddy Advocate for Respondent: GP for Home CORAM : THE CHIEF JUSTICE LISA GILL SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN DATE : 21st July, 2026. LISA GILL, CJ (Oral): This appeal has been filed challenging interim order dated 17.07.2026 passed in Writ Petition No.19133 of 2026. 2. Present appellants/ writ petitioners filed above said writ petition being aggrieved of action of respondent No.3 in not granting police permission for conducting village deity rituals called Gangamma Thalli Thirunaalu from 19.07.2026 to 23.07.206 at respondent No.4, Temple, situated in Anneboinapalli Village of Lingasamudram Mandal, Prakasam District. 3. Following interim order was passed on 17.07.2026: “Heard learned counsel for petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners is permitted to take out personal notice on respondent No.4 by speed post with acknowledgment due and file proof of service in the Registry. HCJ & CGRJ WA_884_2026 3. Sri P. Ajay, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home, has forwarded a copy of proceedings in C.No.64/MIKE- SDPO-K/2026, dated 16.07.2026 of Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Kandukur, Prakasam District, whereunder permission has been granted taking into account the ground realities, subject to follow specific conditions. The said proceedings have been forwarded to the learned counsel for the petitioner. 4. In oppugnation, Ms. Likhitha, learned counsel representing Sri N. Rupeswar Reddy, learned counsel for petitioners asserts that one of the conditions is Matangi dances are strictly prohibited. She further asserts that Matangi dance is a part and parcel of traditions. 5. Learned Assistant Government Pleader fairly states that the police will allow the Matangi dances, if it is performed in a peaceful manner, strictly as per the traditions only. 6. It is made clear that, as the petitioners claim to be devotees, they should extend full cooperation to the police authorities in all aspects to ensure that the festival is conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner. 7. List the matter on 07.09.2026.” 4. Learned counsel for appellants submits that restrictions imposed upon procession are unjustified. It is submitted that in order dated 16.07.2026, passed by Sub-Divisional Police Officer, various restrictions were imposed. Though learned Single Judge has allowed Matangi dances, Beerunaidu’s getup procession has not been permitted, which is one of the essential parts of the procession. 5. Learned counsel for respondents was called upon to seek instructions in this respect. She has referred to written communication received today, from Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Kandukur, which is taken on record, HCJ & CGRJ WA_884_2026 wherein it is stated that when this event was organised last year for performance of Beerunaidu ritual, led to law and order situation and there is all possibility of breach of public peace and order in the village in case this dance is permitted to be performed. 6. In the given facts and circumstances, we do not find any ground to cause interference at this stage where the matter is admittedly pending adjudication before learned Single Judge. Perusal of impugned order dated 17.07.2026 reveals that Matangi dances, which were also prohibited as per order dated 16.07.2026, were allowed to be performed. It is open to appellant to file an appropriate application before learned Single Judge with the prayer as addressed before us. In case an appropriate application in this regard as well as an application for preponement of hearing from 07.09.2026, is filed by the appellant, the same be considered and adjudicated upon. 7. Counter-affidavit on behalf of respondents be filed within a week before the writ Court. 8. With the above observation, this writ appeal is disposed of. There is no opinion on merits of the matter. No costs. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of accordingly. LISA GILL, CJ. CHALLA GUNARANJAN, J. SSN